Call for Artists, Sun Valley Road and Spruce Ave.
Bid/RFP Status:
Open - accepting bids and proposals
Bid/RFP Due Date:
Monday, May 13, 2024 - 12:00pm
KETCHUM, Idaho – The city of Ketchum Arts Commission has released a Call for Artists, inviting sculptors to showcase their work at the intersection of Sun Valley Road and Spruce Avenue. The selected artwork will be featured in a key location at the edge of downtown Ketchum, on the way to Sun Valley Resort, on a designated pedestal.
The selected artists will receive a $3,500 stipend, plus $1,500 for travel expenses. There is no fee to apply. The deadline for submissions is May 13, 2024.
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About the City of Ketchum
The city of Ketchum is located in the Wood River Valley in south-central Idaho. Founded in 1880 during the mining boom, Ketchum is now regarded as one of the most popular destinations for winter and summer visitors due to its world-class skiing, mountain biking, fishing, hiking, restaurants, art galleries, and shopping. The city of Ketchum hosts the famous annual Wagon Days Parade, held on Labor Day weekend, and numerous other year-round attractions. Ketchum is home to more than 10,000 full- and part-time residents. For more information about the city of Ketchum, visit ketchumidaho.org.
About Ketchum Arts Commission
The Ketchum Arts Commission (KAC) was created by the City of Ketchum in 2007 with the objective of integrating arts and culture into the community's life. Among its initiatives are Cover Art, the wrapping of utility boxes in downtown Ketchum; Art on Fourth; Street Art, which features manhole covers designed by local artists; and the development of policies and plans for public art in the community. At the KAC’s initiative, the city recently increased its Percent for Art Ordinance for public projects from 1.33 percent to 5 percent, which is believed to be higher than any other city in the country. The KAC is a division of the Ketchum Parks & Recreation Department and receives support from the Ketchum Community Development Corporation. The commission consists of local volunteers who are active in, and passionate about, the arts.
